Welsh chief of Sioux to lead Indians in France funeral in Cannon Ball
Maj. A B Welsh of Mandan North Dakota is named chief and commander of the Gilbert Fur ness post of the American Legion. Indians of North Dakota hoped he would lead a battalion to France but were told by the War department. He served with Gen Hunter A Liggett on the Third division artillery staff and later oversaw civil affairs in Coblenz Germany until 1919. He fought in the Philippine Insurrection and helped capture Paco Morong and Calamba. Major Welch and North Dakota Legion officials will speak at the funeral for Albert Grass grandson of Chief John Grass killed near Soissons. the Sioux will bury him with tribal rites at Cannon Ball ND.
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Mandan
Dithe
Legion
John
Gilbert ’. Furness
North Dakota
Welch
France
War Department
Hunter A. Liggett
South
Sedan
Germany
Coblenz
United States
Paco
Morong
Laguna de Bahia
Calamba
Major Welch
Albert Grass
John Grass
Soissons
Wil Pe
Cannon Ball
N. D
Pershing and Wood Linked to Legion Posts
Two Legion posts claim General Pershing as a member the George Washington post No 1 of Washington D C and Lincoln post No 1 of Lincoln Neb. Pershing declined nomination for national commander due to military duties while General Wood belongs to Crook post No 484 in Chicago and has spoken at many conventions supporting ex service members.
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Legion
General Pershing
George Washington Post
Washington, D. C
Lincoln
Neb
Pershing
Wood
George B. Crook
Chicago
Big Men as Legionnaires Pershing and Wood Among Posts
The American Legion lineup includes famed leaders Pershing and Wood alongside early World War I enlistees. The piece urges Geo John Patrons and Contributors to submit copy by Tuesday noon, warning late submissions risk rejection and promoting Arrow Adz for advertising needs.
Local social notes from Rolfe and surrounding towns
Sunday visits and Monday business calls fill Rolfe and nearby towns. Residents like Mr and Mrs ACE Olivia host guests while D B Bowen of Rolfe tends to matters. several couples and individuals travel to Chicago, Humboldt, Ottosen, Fort Dodge, and Ames for visits, funerals, and business.
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Cliab
Ace
Olivia
D. B. Bowen
Rolfe
Ed O’donnell
Cin Rolfe
H C. Colfe
Chicago
Burgeseiker
Carroll
P. Caywood
Lillian Watts
Ellen ‘Hemerson
Fort ‘Dodge
A. Q. Pederson
Steve Nelson
A. O. Pederson
S. O. Rossing
Bode
Ed Jacobson
Humboldt
Clarence Burr
Gilmore City
Jennie Kennenberg
Ottosen
Tillie Sarsgaard
Dakota City
Ole Knutson
C. Pederson
C. Brandhoff
G. Brandhoff
The Rise of Lawless Heroes in American Culture
The piece argues that popular plays films and stories have celebrated crooks and lawbreaking. It cites a shift in public sentiment over six months revealing rising juvenile crime and a generational fitness for crime as entertainment ends.
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America
United States
Recovery talk and neglected veterans in The Arrow
A reflective column contrasts postwar recovery hopes with neglect of disabled ex servicemen. It notes bankers warn of slow revival and require raw materials wage shifts and price adjustments. It jokes about Ottoman draft for marriage and suggests readers subscribe to The Arrow.
Community notices and social updates from Plover area
The M. B. Club hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at Mrs Will Chinns home. A free moving picture show Saturday night drew a good crowd despite weather, with a repeat showing Monday. A band concert by the Plover band preceded each show. Mrs Oestrich conducted a school of instruction for the local Eastern Star chapter in town. Numerous youths attended a Havelock dance Friday with Hemp’s new Milford orchestra. L E and M D Thompson went to Storm Lake on business. Carpenters repaired and remodeled the Presbyterian church bell tower. The town notes remarks on local youths views and a mix of wry opinions about Germany and Japan.
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Will Chinn
Plover
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George Carter
Owa
NEW Public Printer
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George H Carter
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Petersons
Boys’ Clothing
Mayer-Made
Outfitters
Iowa
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Nic
Mick
Finmare
Exchange Board
the People’s Savings Bank
Conservative
Safe—Sound
Habhab Bros
Boston
Oxfords
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